AU2004314625A1 - Production method for silicon solar cells comprising microcrystalline-silicon layers - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method for producing solar cells comprising at least one p-i-n layer sequence containing micro-crystalline layers with the aid of a PECVD method. Said method is characterised in that all layers of the p-i-n layer sequence are deposited in a single-chamber process. The electrodes are interspaced at a distance of between 5 and 15 mm and the gas is distributed by means of a shower-head gas inlet, which guarantees a homogeneous distribution of the gas over the substrate. SiH4 gas streams with values of between 0.01 and 3 sccm/cm2 are added with a process pressure of between 8 and 50 hPa. The heater temperature is set at between 50 and 280° C. and the HF output is between 0.2 and 2 watt/cm2. The H2 gas streams have values of between 0.3 and 30 sccm/cm2, in particular between 0.3 and 10 sccm/cm2.
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CERTIFICATE OF VERIFICATION |, 02k/ l/ I ,PPA P of state that the attached document is a true and complete translation to the best of my knowledge of International Patent AppUcation No. PCT/DE2004/002752. Dated this day of 2006 Signature of Translator 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 METHOD OF MAKING SILICON SOLAR CELLS CONTAINING RC SILICON LAYERS The invention relates to a method for producing microcrystalline silicon (pc-Si), particularly (pc-Si:H) p-i-n solar cells as well as stacked solar cells made of amorphous (a Si:H) and microcrystalline silicon in a p-i-n / p-i-n structure. The invention furthermore relates to a device for carrying out the method. State of the Art According to the present state of the art, gc-Si:H solar cells as well as a-Si:H/pc-Si:H solar cells are typically produced in multichamber plasma CVD equipment. The advantage with PECVD (= plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition) methods of this type is that generally a contamination of the intrinsic absorber layer (i layer) as a result of boron carry-over from the reactor walls and the electrode surface of the previously produced p-layer is avoided. The disadvantage is that the multichamber processes are time-consuming and therefore cost-intensive. While in principle the production with single-chamber processes is possible, so far generally these have been conducted only with complex methods, for example with a plasma treatment or the intermediate outward transfer of the substrates to be coated. These production methods have therefore so far been little suited for an industrial production environment. Single-chamber processes that are able to forego these complex methods have been long known for the production of amorphous solar cells [1]. In contrast, for the production of pc - 1 - 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 Si:H solar cells very high hydrogen dilution rates are required, which however turned out to be particularly critical in terms of the carry-over problem. H 2 plasmas are generally very reactive and have caustic properties [2]. The production of a pc-Si:H solar cell using the single chamber process was introduced in 2003 at the "3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion" in Osaka, Japan. There it was revealed that in a commercial single-chamber reactor, which was used until then for the production of a-Si:H solar cell modules, now gc-Si:H solar cells were being produced with the single-chamber method [3]. Process parameters that were mentioned included the use of an SnO 2 substrate, HF-PECVD deposition at 13.56 MHz and hydrosilicon that was highly diluted with hydrogen as the reaction gas. An electrode measuring 12" x 15" was used for the simultaneous coating of four substrates, measuring 12" x 15" respectively. As a result of the simultaneous coating, the very slow growth rate for pc-silicon was advantageously compensated. The substrate temperature was 200 UC. For testing the quality of the produced layers, luminous flux voltage curves (I-V), dark current voltage curves (I-V) and the spectral response (QE) were measured. On a surface of about 0.146 cm 2 an efficiency of about 5% was achieved. The origin that was mentioned for the extreme non-homogeneity was an insufficient gas distribution when using high HF output. The present state of the art for pc-Si:H solar cells, as they can currently be produced with multichamber processes, however cannot be achieved by far with the afore-mentioned single-chamber processes in terms of efficiency and homogeneity. -2- 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 Object and Solution It is the object of the invention to provide a simple, cost-efficient method that is suitable for industrial applications, particularly for the production of solar cells with Jc-Si:H layers. Additionally it is the object of the invention to create a device that is suitable for carrying out the afore-mentioned method. The objects of the invention are attained with a method that has all the characteristics of the main claim as well as with a device that has all the characteristics of the additional independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the method and the device are disclosed in the claims relating to them. Summary of the Invention The method according to the invention for producing tc Si:H and also a-Si:H/pc-Si:H for solar cells entirely in a single chamber process produces particularly large-surface homogeneous depositions, which are reflected in significantly higher efficiency rates that those achieved until now with single-chamber processes. The method furthermore overcomes the problem of the disadvantageous boron contamination in the intrinsic gc-silicon layers. It was demonstrated that through PECVD at 13.56 MHz gc Si:H can be produced homogeneously on surfaces measuring up to 30 x 30 cm2 and that as a result high efficiency rates can be achieved in thin-film solar arrays. The deposition regime is characterized by the use of a high deposition pressure and high HF output levels. This combination produces high deposition rates, which achieve good material quality at the same time. - 3 - 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 The single-chamber method according to the invention is based on this process. The method for producing homogeneous pc silicon layers on a substrate, particularly the i- and p-layers for a solar cell with the help of plasma CVD at 13.56 MHz, is carried out in a deposition regime, which can be characterized by the process parameters outlined below. Additionally a process window range is listed, which according to present knowledge is considered particularly suited. This process window, however, can be expanded by using higher frequencies for the deposition. In this event, the process window would optionally expand towards lower pressure levels and greater hydrosilicon concentrations. Process Parameters for the [c-Si:H Absorber Layer (i layer): Parameters Known Execution Assumed Process Multichamber Example for Window for Process Single-Chamber Single-Chamber Process Process Electrode 10 mm 12.5 mm 5 to 15 mm Spacing Gas Distribution Showerhead, 9mm Showerhead, 9mm Showerhead, Grid Grid, 3-Stage Grid, 3-Stage < Electrode Gas Distribution Gas Distribution Spacing H2 Gas Flow 2.4 sccm/cm 2 1.4 sccm/cm 2 > 0.3 sccm/cm2 (24 slm/m 2 ) (14 slm/m 2 ) (> 3 slm/m 2 ) for homogeneity SiH 4 Gas Flow 0.02 sccm/cm 2 0.02 sccm/cm2 0.01-3 sccm/cmz (0.2 slm/m 2 ) (0.2 slm/m 2 ) (0.1-30 slm/m 2 ) Process Pressure 13 hPa 10.4 hPa 3 to 50 hPa Substrate 150uC 150"C 50 - 220uC Temperature HF Output 0.35 W/cm 2 0.35 W/cmz 0.2 -2 W/cm 2 Process parameters for the pc-Si:H p-layer: - 4 - 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 Analogous to the i-layer, the pc-Si:H p-layer is produced in a deposition regime using a high deposition pressure and high HF output. In comparison with the i-layer, the hydrosilicon concentration is set to a higher level and has, for example 0.004 sccm/cm 2 SiH 4 (0.04 slm/m 2 ) and 1.43 sccm/cm 2
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2 (14.3 slm/m 2 ) In the method according to the invention, typically a plasma excitation frequency of 13.56 MHz is used, however also other, particularly higher, excitation frequency levels, for example 27 or 40.5 Hz(n-multiple of 13.56 Hz), are possible. Optionally, also buffer layers can be applied when producing solar cells with microcrystalline silicon layers. The use of a buffer layer with a high H 2 dilution on the p/i interface advantageously further reduces the carry-over problem. Process parameters for an optional pc-Si:H buffer layer: A suitable tc-Si:H buffer layer, just like the jc-Si:H p layer and i-layer, can be produced with a deposition regime using a high deposition pressure and high HF output. The hydrosilicon concentration and/or the hydrosilicon flow is set as high as for the ptc-Si:H p-layer, however the buffer layer is deposited intrinsically, meaning without the addition of doping gas. The effectiveness of a solar cell is generally greater the more defined the transition is from the p-layer to the i-layer, i.e. the area in which the recombination takes place. Typically, during the deposition of the i-layer on a highly doped p-layer carry-over occurs, during which boron is introduced in the i-layer. It has proven also to be advantageous if initially a slightly doped buffer layer of 5 to 100 nm with only low boron doping in the range of 1*1017 to 1*1018 atoms/cm3 is applied on the highly doped p -5- 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 layer and only then the i-layer is deposited thereon. As a result, boron carry-over is advantageously considerably lower, and the produced layer sequence can generally be reproduced. The device suitable for carrying out the method according to the invention comprises in addition to a conventional PECVD apparatus an optimized showerhead electrode, which is responsible for homogeneous gas distribution and supply as well as for feeding the HF output. With this, particularly large-surface homogeneous coatings are possible. The distribution stages are set to the conductance values to the deposition regime. Specific Description The object of the invention will be explained in more detail hereinafter with reference to the figures and exemplary embodiments, without limiting the object of the invention. Using the single-chamber method according to the invention, ptc-Si:H solar cell modules with efficiencies of up to 7.7% with an aperture surface (effectively used surface) of 64 cm 2 and a-Si:H/pc-Si:H modules with efficiencies of up to 10.6% with an aperture surface of likewise 64 cm2 were produced. These values correspond to the state of the art as mentioned for known multichamber processes. The process parameters for the single chamber process according to the invention are listed in the table. The substrate used was textured ZnO. The deposition rate was about 30 nm/min. The layer thickness of the Si-layers was less than 2 _m. The contact that was used was ZnO/Ag. In order to verify the output of the solar cells that was produced, a standard measurement -6- 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 (STC) was carried out (AM 1.5, 100 mW/cm 2 , 25 OC). To this end, the single-chamber method according to the invention is particularly suited for producing solar cells for larger surfaces also on an industrial scale. Increasing the scale of the method to surfaces measuring 1 x 1 m or even greater therefore typically does not present a problem. In the drawing: FIG. 1 shows a series-connected ptc-Si:H module with an aperture surface of 64 cm 2 , produced with the single-chamber PECVD method according to the invention; FIG. 2 shows a series-connected a-Si:H/Rc-Si:H module with an aperture surface of likewise 64 cm 2 , produced with the single-chamber PECVD method according to the invention FIG. 1 shows the current voltage curve of a series connected pc-Si:H module with an aperture surface of 64 cm 2 . FIG. 2 illustrates the current voltage curve of a series connected a-Si:H/Rc-Si:H module with an aperture surface of 64 cm 2 . An additional buffer layer on the critical p/i interface, combined with the afore-mentioned deposition regime, during the production of Rc-Si:H solar cells using a single-chamber process generally likewise produces high efficiency levels and moreover offers the advantage that the properties can be adjusted such that they can be regularly reproduced. Furthermore it was found that with this deposition regime the n/p transition during the production of a-Si:H/pc-Si:H solar cells can also be produced in a higher quality. The amorphous solar cells within the a-/Si:H/pc -7- 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761 Si:H solar cells can also be produced by using a buffer layer on the p/i interface. Literature cited in the application: [1] A. E. Delahoy, F. B. Ellis, Jr., E. Eser, S. Gau, H. Volltrauer, Z. Kiss, 6th E. C. Photovoltaic Energy Conf., London, (1984), 670. [2] R. Platz, D. Fischer, S. Dubail, A. Shah, Sol. Energy Mat. and Sol. Cells 46 (1997), 157. [3] Y.-M. Li, J. A. Anna Selvan, L. Li, R. A. Levy, A. E. Delahoy, 3rd World Conf. on Photovoltaic Energy Conv., Japan (2003), to be published. -8-
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1. A method for producing solar cells comprising at least one p-i-n layer sequence with the help of a PECVD method, characterized in that all layers of the p-i-n layer sequence are deposited using a single-chamber process, the electrode spacing ranges between 5 and 15 mm, the gas distribution takes place via a showerhead gas inlet that ensures a homogeneous distribution of the gas across the substrate, 2 an SiH 4 gas flow is set between 0.01 and 3 sccm/cm a process pressure is set to between 3 and 50 hPa, the heater temperature for the substrate is set to between 50 and 280 0C, and the HF output is set to between 0.2 and 2 Watt/cm.
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the electrode spacing ranges between 10 and 15 mm.
3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the showerhead gas inlet comprises a grid, which is smaller than the selected electrode spacing.
4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein H 2 gas flow is set to between 0.3 and 30 sccm/cm 2 , particularly to between 0.3 and 10 sccm/cm 2
5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein SiH 4 gas flow is set to between 0.01 and 1 sccm/cm 2 . - 9 - 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761
6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a process pressure is set to between 8 and 15 hPa.
7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the heater temperature for the substrate is set to between 80 and 180 0 C.
8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the HF output is set to between 0.2 and 2 W/cm 2
9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein at least one homogeneous pc-silicon layer is deposited on a substrate measuring more than 20 x 20 cm, particularly more than 30 x 30 cm.
10. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a textured ZnO substrate is used.
11. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein an additional buffer layer is deposited between the p- and i-layers.
12. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein substrates measuring more than 30 x 30 cm, especially more than 50 x 50 cm, and particularly more than 1 x 1 m, are coated homogeneously. - 10 - 571 PCT/DE2004/002752 Transl. of WO 2005/071761
13. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein a higher plasma excitation frequency is selected, particularly a multiple of 13.56 MHz.
14. A device for carrying out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that individual substrates with a surface measuring more than 0.5 M 2 can be coated and that the electrodes have a spacing of less than 15 mm, particularly between 5 and 15 mm. - 11 -
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